Amanda Dinukshi Mahabage

Currently employed within the department.

I utilized my time to pursue more exposure in multidisciplinary radiology meetings across various subspecialties. Appreciating the collegial decision-making process demonstrated in complex cases.

Recalled to the department due to my extensive prior experience. Building on my rapport within the department across all levels of staff from Admin Staff to SMOs.

Gained exposure to the challenges of diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures across a more diverse demographic of patients. And the creative problem-solving measures needed to continue delivering effective care.

Gained significant appreciation of the benefits of managing patient-centered care with hybrid vascular surgery and interventional radiology procedures.

Returned to the department with a renewed interest in Neuroradiology and exposure to Neuro-interventional radiology in both the acute and subacute clinical settings.

I broadened my exposure to MSK diagnostic radiology, as well as gained knowledge of how interventional radiology could be utilized within such a surgeon-led department.

Exposure to diagnostic imaging in an emergency setting, with limited resources. Reminiscent of my time working in the NHS.

Further exposure to a variety of surgical specialties. Building on my knowledge and interest in surgical diagnostic radiology and their clinical presentations.

Working on a niche subspecialty team fostered my interest in abdominal imaging and first piqued my curiosity regarding interventional radiology and its wide scope of utility.

Invaluable experience covering surgical specialties to which I had little exposure during my time in Scotland, such as CTSU and ophthalmology. As well as appreciating differences in practice from the NHS in general surgery and vascular, especially in both the availability of diagnostic imaging and interventional radiology options.

My first job within the New Zealand health system. A challenging but excellent learning environment that cultivated my knowledge and curiosity in Neuroradiology.

Year 2 Foundation Training placements:

4 Months - General Surgery and High Dependency Unit

2 Months - Gastroenterology

6 Months - Acute Medical Unit (during COVID-19)

Year 1 Foundation Training placements:

4 Months - Urology and General Surgery

4 Months - Trauma and Orthopaedics

2 Months - Acute Medical Unit (admissions)

2 Months - Cardiology